About me

What I do

What I'm like

I'm good at what I do...

...because I place huge importance on the standard, quality and effectiveness of the work I produce.

Exceptionally high standards

  • I'm driven by excellence; I want to be consistently delivering great work and adding tangible value.

  • Attention to detail and accuracy are strong; I aim to get things right first time.

  • I try to contribute with professionalism, intelligence, positivity, integrity and respect.

  • I'm a contextual perfectionist; I strive to understand the context, and to deliver the best possible product or service in that context.

  • I'm constantly looking for ways to increase efficiency; finding the smoothest and most productive process.

A wide-angle lens

  • I have broad experience of the digital product process, from conception through to technical delivery.

  • This gives me the ability to make informed decisions, and to spot and anticipate potential challenges and knock-on impacts early.

  • I'm also able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and stages of the process.

Common-sense critical thinker

  • I'm a natural critical thinker; I like to interrogate and challenge the ask, but in a positive and exploratory way.

  • I'm highly logical, analytical and systematic, but with an agile and creative approach.

  • I have a proven aptitude for problem solving and finding solutions, and am adept at simplifying complexity.

  • I have cognitive empathy; the ability to perceive and imagine experiences from others' perspectives.

  • I'm comfortable living in the detail as well as seeing the big picture; switching between micro and macro views.

Brain work

  • I have a particular type of brain, with results in the 99th percentile on a recent Thomas GIA (General Intelligence Assessment) covering reasoning, perceptual speed, number speed and accuracy, word meaning and spatial visualisation.

  • I'm hungry to learn new things; always looking for opportunities to grow my knowledge and expertise.

  • I'm very quick to pick up new knowledge, skills and abilities.

What's it like to work with me?

I've been lucky enough to work with some amazing colleagues, clients and partners; here are some snippets of their experiences of working with me.

Read some testimonials

On my (physical) bookshelf

Outside of work...

...it's mainly dog, running, snowboarding, motorcycle, camping and reading - see my Instagram.

© Mike Taylor 2024